3171-3177 North Hudson Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 3171-3177 North Hudson Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 10 permits, 6 not closed, and 19 violations, 18 open.
- What is the 2026 conforming loan limit in Cook County?
- $832,750 for a single-unit home, per FHFA. Larger loans are jumbo loans.
- Is radon a problem here?
- EPA radon zone 2, moderate potential.
- What natural disasters is 3171-3177 North Hudson Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated tornado and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 18 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2024Complete
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 400 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: alley on ground level.
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2012
Unit # 59: install kitchen cabinets, repair tile and hardwood floors, new sinks, repair\drywall. electrical permits 100454867 issued 8/22/2012.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2012Complete
Repairs to 3 existing wood porches per plans - no change in size or configuration per plans
- Permit - signs Jun 2012
Elevation facing belmont avenue
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2011Complete
Interior alterations to existing multi-unit type iii-b building with basement per plans
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2011
Tuckpoint & rebuild parapet. replace appx 1050 bricks (no structural work)- all work same as existing; subject to field inspection
- Permit - easy permit process Jan 2011
Masonry work only - remove common brick on parapet wall (200 lin. ft) install stainless steel straping on masonry parpet (110 lin. ft) and install stainless steel strapping to the top portion of masonry porch . subject to field inspection.
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Sep 2007Complete
Wreck and remove 1 story masonry garage
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2007
Tuckpointing & repair to loose bricks.
- Permit - easy permit process Nov 2006
Replace drywall 5/8" with electrical work, replace plumbing fixtures, replace: tiles, floors, all work same as exisiting, same location.(1 st floor east)
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: tornado, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 3180 Condominium Association, 3180 North Lake Shore Drive (550 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Radon potential
Moderate
Average indoor levels of 2 to 4 pCi/L. EPA still suggests testing ground-floor and basement units.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
1,350 ft
Nettelhorst Elem School (1,350 ft), Alcott Elem School (4,000 ft), Inter-American Elem Magnet School (4,350 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Sinkhole-prone ground
Limestone karst
The bedrock here (dolostone (dolomite), Silurian) can dissolve and open sinkholes. Ask for a geotechnical report and check whether sinkhole coverage is in the insurance policy.
USGS Karst in the United States (OFR 2014-1156)
Conforming loan limit 2026
$832,750
Cook County. Mortgages up to this amount qualify for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac pricing. Above it, the loan is a jumbo with stricter terms.
FHFA Conforming Loan Limit Values, one-unit
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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
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